GRE Word List
PENDULOUS
hanging; suspended
The meaning of the word pendulous is hanging; suspended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| troth | pledge of good faith especially in betrothal; betrothal; Ex. by my troth |
| assay | analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore) |
| supine | lying on back; passive; inactive; Ex. The defeated pugilist lay supine; Ex. supine acceptance of the decision |
| score | number of points; written form of a musical composition; reason; group of 20; notch or incision; Ex. full/vocal score; Ex. Don't worry on that score; V: mark with lines or notches; Ex. score the paper to make it easy to fold |
| hydrophobia | fear of water; rabies |
| blatant | extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy |
| immure | imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall |
| lottery | contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots |
| spurious | false; counterfeit; forged; illogical; Ex. spurious arguments |
| beatific | giving or showing bliss; blissful |